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JM62 JJJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,290 mi
Last recorded138,290 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM62 JJJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 138,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 138,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 129,866 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 118,653 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 118,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 104,073 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 91,129 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 84,867 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,915 miles

all 4 tyres worn uneven

little reserve on park brake

ubder trays fitted unable to check some components o/s badly damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2020 83,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres worn uneven

little reserve on park brake

ubder trays fitted unable to check some components o/s badly damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2019 72,252 miles

Front discs worn and scored

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 -3 MM BALD INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST LEGAL TIME OF TEST BALD INNER 1.6 IN CENTER (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 72,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front discs worn and scored

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 -3 MM BALD INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST LEGAL TIME OF TEST BALD INNER 1.6 IN CENTER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 54,474 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 54,474 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 34,191 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,812 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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JM62 JJJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 64,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JM62 JJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JM62 JJJ registered?

JM62 JJJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 November 2013.

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